Before you start, Compatible media | Pioneer DVR-LX70 specification

Before you start

•You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 14 for more information.

Disc/content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

•DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 6x

•DVD-R ver. 2.0 / 1x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x, ver. 2.1 / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

•DVD+RW 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 3.3x to 8x

•DVD+R 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

•DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2x, ver. 2.1 / 2x /

2x to 3x / 2x to 5x, ver. 2.2 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x

•DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 8x

•DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs.

The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders’ limited compatibility with DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs.

Model	Playable	Recordable
DVR-7000	Yes*1,2,3	No
DVR-310	Yes*1	No
DVR-510H

*1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.

*2 Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.

*3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Readable file system

This recorder can play DVDs recorded under the following file systems1: ISO 9660*, UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01.

*ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

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Note

1 • Depending on the recording technique used, even files recorded in compatible file systems may not play correctly.

•MP3/WMA/DivX files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video titles and uses the UDF 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems.

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Pioneer DVR-LX70 Before you start, Disc/content format playback compatibility, Compatible media, Readable file system

Contents

Page Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Ventilation Caution POWER-CORD CautionFor Taiwan exclusively Operating Environment Contents Video Adjust menu Copying and backupUsing the Jukebox Disc Setup menu Before you start Chapter Before you startWhat’s in the box Readable file system Disc/content format playback compatibilityBefore you start Compatible media Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility CD-R/-RW compatibility Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsAbout DualDisc playback Other disc compatibility File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files WMA Windows Media Audio contentDivX VOD content DivX video compatibility File format used by digital still cameras Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Dolby Digital Optimizing HDD performance Before you start About the internal hard disk drive Before you start Symbols used in this manual Connections Chapter ConnectionsRear panel connections Input Connections Front panel connectionsUSB port Type B USB port Type a Connections Easy connections Video input Input Connections Using other types of video output This enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver OUT This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connections Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver About Hdmi Connections Connecting using Hdmi Auto-select function Simultaneous power functionConnections Hdmi Control Connecting a DV camcorder Connections Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a USB device Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Jpeg file storage devices PluggingWMA/MP3 file storage devices Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel EP/SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP/SLP HDD Controls and displays Remote controlDVD Controls and displays Enter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started Chapter Getting started Is compatible with progressive scan video When an Hdmi component is connectedSetup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Disc type/rec Max. titles RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Mono Recorded audioRestrictions on video recording Other CH +/- buttons Using the built-in TV tunerRecording equipment and copyright Changing audio channels Other Setting the picture quality/ recording timePress repeatedly to select the recording quality HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for recording Basic recording from the TV Start recording Setting a timer recordingPress to stop recording  REV Scan and  FWD Scan buttons Easy Timer RecordingSet the TV channel to record Set the recording quality Move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid Timer recording using the G-Code programming systemAfter making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Enter Set the start time Checking/editing timer recording settings Code programming with the power offClear Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Setting a manual timer recording To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Extending a timer recording in progress Editing a timer programmeDeleting a timer programme Skipping a regular timer programme Timer recording FAQ Stopping a timer recording Recording from an external component Recording Simultaneous recording and playback Chase PlaySelect another title to play Press to start recording Automatic recording from a satellite tuner Finalizing a disc Playing your recordings on other DVD players Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ For DVD-R/-RW Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW Auto Initialize Basic playback PlaybackPlayback Chapter Introduction Playing DVD discs PlaybackPlaying from the HDD Next Press to skip to previous/next Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsTrack Playing DivX video files Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator Display the Home Menu Playback Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsReloading files from a WMA/MP3 disc DVD Select DVD During playback, start reverse or forward scanning Display ModeScanning discs Playing in slow motion Search Mode Play Mode menuFrame advance/frame reverse Repeat play RepeatProgramme play From the Programme menu you can also Displaying and switching subtitlesPlay Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Programme’ Or track for the current step in the programme list Switching audio channels Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSubtitle Select/change the subtitle language HDD and removable disc activity display Switching camera anglesSwitch the camera angle Displaying disc information on-screen Tip Recording from a DV camcorder Playing and recording from a DV camcorderPlaying and recording from a DV camcorder Chapter Playing from a DV camcorder Select ‘DV’, then ‘DV Auto Copy’ from the Home Menu Playing and recording from a DV camcorderDV Auto Copy Select ‘Start Rec’ There’s a picture, but no sound About DVAbout automatic finalization Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’ Original Play List EditingEditing Chapter Editing options Editing accuracy Editing Disc Navigator screen Erase EditingHDD genres Create Title Name Key Function Key HDD only Select the type Set ThumbnailErase Section Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen Chapter Edit Divide Set Genre Select the command you wantHighlight the title you want to assign a genre to Highlight the title you want to lock or unlock LockMove Original only Genre Name Combine Exit Multi-ModeDefinable genre names Selected titles are marked with a  Can’t edit my disc Undo Restrictions on copying Copying and backupCopying and backup Chapter One Touch Copy Cancelling One Touch Copy Copying and backup Copying from HDD to DVD Using Copy Lists Menu panel To edit a title, highlight it usingPress  to display the command / buttons, then press Enter Select ‘Start Copy’ to start Cancel Exit the menuCopying Recording Mode Dual Mono Audio/Bilingual Using disc backupDisplay To see the progress of the backup, press Select ‘Edit’ from the menu Using the JukeboxCopying music to the HDD DVD Select the DVD Connect PC Using the Jukebox Copying files via USBConnecting a regular USB device Reloading files from a USB device Select ‘Connect PC’ Open Windows Media Player 11 on the PCFrom the PC, in Windows Media Player Playing music from the Jukebox Select ‘Play’ from the menu Display the command menuDisplay the command menu during playback Select the artist you want to Play back Playing a play list Changing the display style of the JukeboxPlaying your favourite music Play List Creating a play list Editing the HDD Jukebox Copying albums/tracks PhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewerLocating Jpeg picture files Changing the display style of the PhotoViewer PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow Rotating an image Reloading files from a disc or USB deviceImporting files to the HDD Zooming an image Select the folder containing Copy the folders/files, or ‘No’ to cancelSelecting multiple files or folders Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Copying files PhotoViewer Editing files on the HDDCreating a new folder Erasing a file or folder Locking/Unlocking files Naming files and folders Select ‘Print’ from the menu Select ‘Start’ to confirm or ‘Cancel’ to cancelPrinting files To view detailed information Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Undo Finalize Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings Optimize HDD ‘Start’ Disc Setup menuInitialize HDD Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then Choosing a preset Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Press to exit Video Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for disc playback Select a setting Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Gamma Correction Adjusts Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu Nicam PCM Mpeg Language Subtitle Language ChineseAuto Language DVD Menu Subtitle DVD+R/+RW HDD/VR Still Picture Field Playback TV Screen Size Letter BoxPan & Scan 169 Change Level Parental Lock Set PasswordAngle Indicator Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080p Audio Output Auto Transmission Mode AutoHdmi Control USB About Ntsc on PAL TV Additional information about the TV system settingsAdditional information about component video output About the input line system Want Language list Minimum copying times Rec modeAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information Manual recording modes Rec. time *1 Resolution *2Level General TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information ProblemRemedy Player Recorded using thisTimer programme Recorder on another Button is pressed Problem Display any picture Hdmi indicator doesPower Connected Hdmi 128 Message Explanation/Action Additional information On-screen displays Service center. Note that contents on Repairing discRepairing the HDD This can be done using Disc Setup Front panel displays TV Channel Using the TV remote control buttonsTV Volume Button What it does Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language code When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Damaged discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Condensation Moving the recorder Additional information Hints on installationResetting the recorder Recorder turns off with all settings reset Timer Additional information Specifications Tuner Supplied accessoriesInput/Output Pioneer Corporation